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Updated April 12, 2024·
If competitive gaming is your primary interest and you're willing to invest for top performance there, the Asus monitor is a solid choice with its high refresh rate and low response time. However, the Innocn monitor shines for productivity and high-resolution media consumption with its 4K resolution and strong performance in color accuracy and contrast, ideal for photo and video editing, making it a better value if these are your priorities. Keep in mind the Asus offers better motion handling for fast-paced games, at a higher cost, while the Innocn provides a better viewing experience for detailed creative work and entertainment purposes, at a more affordable price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
96.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are both good for casual gaming, though the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
5.1
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.7
9.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.3
8.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,100
$425
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) has a price of $1,100 and the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) costs $425.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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Spec Comparison
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| Asus XB273U F (IPS) | Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $425 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 384 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1242:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 488 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 nits | 1000 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.6 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.4 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Forbes
Mark Sparrow | November 2022
"The Innocn 27MU2 screen isn’t built to Apple standards, but it’s robust enough for desktop use and surprisingly lightweight, considering its image quality. The stand is rock steady and adjustable, plus the screen can be wall mounted. There are plenty of input options plus the ability to display two sources on screen at the same time."
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